Hello friends, welcome and happy March to you all. I can't wait for Spring to show it's lovely face.
The first of the month means a new challenge at
Mixed Media Monthly.
Our theme this month is Buttons, and our sponsor is May Flaum, who is also our guest designer this month..
Here is what I made:
As you can probably see, I have made a selection of buttons the main focal point of this journal spread.
You can find all the details of our challenge
HERE and if you decide to play in our challenge, make sure to use our graphic in your post to be in with a chance to win!
Below a few close ups and an outline of how I put my spread together.
I created my background with the help of Gelatos in green and yellow tones over a gessoed double page. Background stamping using Tim Holtz and Paper Artsy stamps with Forget Me Not Archival ink and some washi tape added more texture
An Indigo Blu stamp, stamped on tissue paper and then merged into the background using gel medium, added some further interest.
And then of course the buttons. To be honest, I rarely use buttons in my crafting but our lovely Design Team leader Donna Bowman sent me a whole packet of multi coloured buttons (thanks so much Donna!!!) and I chose a selection matching my chosen colour palette.
More background work with a selection of different stencils, texture paste and ink.
Some foiling here and there, using a glue stick and Ranger gold foil sheets.
And finally a computer generated sentiment. Using buttons was somewhat of an adventure for me, but nothing like a challenge right?
Well, I hope you will look out your buttons and decide to join in our challenge. Do
hop over to see what my talented teamies have made and to get all the details of the challenge!
Thanks so much for your visit and see you next time
xxxxx
Fabulous spread Astrid, the colours are gorgeous and the layers of gelato, stamps, stencils, tapes, foils and buttons have created such depth and interest to the pages. Love it all (including the buttons lol) xxx
ReplyDeleteA fantastic spread - I would be happy you would link to
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where we have OUT AND ABOUT as theme this month-
this wonderful spread fits this theme just perfectly!
You never cease to amaze me with your wonderful work Astrid!
oxo Susi
great vibrent journal page, love the use of buttons its perfect ;O))
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful journaling and a wonderful way to use buttons Astrid. Inspiring as always
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
Astrid, the colours alone are just wonderful! I love your textured background and the subtle stamping. The buttons are such a lovely touch and create a beautiful focal point. Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo soooo beautiful as always from you hun, and I love the colors you´ve used. I rarely use bottoms myself either, but I really think, you´ve managed to fullfill the task to perfection anyway, it looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteSo many bright spring colors, happily dancing around the buttons, the background with the stenciled stars looks fantastic, and all the texture, too.I love your button spread, and the use of foil, dear Astrid.
ReplyDeleteDorthe xoxo
Wow, these colors are not your norm, but you've used them beautifully! I really love the buttons in a cluster more like texture than actual buttons. Beautiful interpretation of this challenge. Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteI love your layers of colour Astrid and your use of tissue tape and stencilling. The pages look so textural and I love how you incorporated the buttons. Tracy. X
ReplyDeleteIts a fantastic journal spread Astrid. I love how you grouped the buttons together, great colours and textures as well.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Astrid, this is such a stunning spread! I saw it in my blog feed and had to come and comment. the color combo is amazing, but what I love the most is the placement of buttons! Gorgeous spread!
ReplyDeleteI love the texture of this piece
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful background Astrid! The buttons sit so happily on your pages. Lots of texture, interest and gorgeous colour scheme. Great inspiration, thanks. Xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours, and I love how the touches of foiling add darker accents. Nice work with the button collage too - it makes for a very cool focal point.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
What a beautiful project!! Great colors and texture as always!!
ReplyDeleteAs Always Astrid - gorgeous and I love the use of buttons. Now why can't I think of things like that. Buttons really do add a special touch!!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
wonderful pages Astrid - I always forget about buttons - these look wonderful. Hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteFabulous page Astrid, love the focal point of the buttons cascading over top all of those lovely layers! Deb xo
ReplyDeleteWow! I absolutely adore this Astrid. The colours are gorgeous .. a beautiful mix and, of course, I always love the textures you incorporate into your creations. The buttons as a focal point are awesome. I have never thought of using buttons like that .. brilliant!! Love the touch of foil too .. looks wonderful!! hugs xx
ReplyDeleteYou've used my favourite colours on this stunning double. I'm in awe of the many layers you use to build up interest, yet they all play in harmony without any of them dominating the scene. I'm a big fan of buttons, they add wonderful texture. Lovely work Astrid.
ReplyDeleteLovely pages in such beautiful colours . x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Art journal pages!
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ReplyDeleteYour layering and texture in this piece absolutely inspires me, thanks!
ReplyDeleteYep! I can't remember ever seeing a button on your projects! Wow! You've done a great job incorporating them into this beautiful journal page spread! Gorgeous choice of colors and a wonderful composition! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYou always amaze me, Astrid, your colors and designs are unique.
ReplyDeleteLove the composition on this spread... its so beautiful!
Wonderful textures and colors on your journal spread Astrid - the cluster of buttons is just beautiful! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteLove all your fabulous layers!
ReplyDeleteThe way you nestled those buttons and surrounded them with those little beads is SO pretty! Maybe you should start using buttons more often if this is the effect you achieve! Gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteA button bouquet for a lovely lady!!! What a fun and yet just so quaintly beautiful journal creation Astrid. I so enjoyed seeing this. Xj.
ReplyDeleteFor someone who doesn't usually use button, you've created a button masterpiece :) Love the texture and layers, and that beautiful, soothing colour palette.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous!! Love the colors and all of your techniques!
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful design! Great texture, love the layout, and the colors are some of my favorites. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! I like art journal pages with the messeges. And your's is really right:-) Wiola.
ReplyDeleteStunning page.
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